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Fronteridades in The News
UA grad student brings lucha libre fans' stories to life in upcoming exhibition
Andrés Caballero's 'Borderland Masks' explores fan culture, tradition and identity along the U.S.-Mexico border through the end of October
Fronteridades Part 2: Raíces
Part two of a six-part series on the Fronteridades program by El Sur
Fronteridades Part 1: Plantando la Semilla
Part one of a six-part series on the Fronteridades program by El Sur
Dangers asylum seekers face take center stage in play premiering in Tucson
The dangers facing migrants waiting south of the U.S.-Mexico border, trying to request asylum “the right way,” come to life in a new play that opens Saturday in Tucson...
New Program Bolsters UA’s Standing as Borderlands Leader
With funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the UA’s Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry will launch a new program...
CHCI Member Launches New Program Focused on U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
We are excited to share that the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is funding a new program...
Mellon Foundation Grant to Support Efforts to Bolster UA as Borderlands Leader
"Fronteridades: Nurturing Collaborative Intersections in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands" is part of the UA's aim to become...
Waste Not Community Celebration on Nov 16
Join us to celebrate the WasteNot program and the work of borderlands youth...
Confluencenter Creative Scholars Rewrite the Border Narrative through Art
Public understanding of “the border” often focuses on militarization and the border wall...
John-Michael Warner Awarded Fellowship for U.S.-Mexico Border Research
Dr. John-Michael Warner, assistant professor of art history, was awarded the
Fellowship for U.S.-Mexico border research...
VozFrontera & Startup Unidos to document and innovate waste management practices in Nogales
TUCSON, AZ—A new project will engage Nogales youth in ethnographic documentation of...
Nogales Youth Group Aims to Eliminate Waste
NOGALES, Ariz. – About 70 percent of seasonal produce enters the United States through...
Partnership with Cultural Center in Nogales, Sonora, Supports Border Artists
While public perception of the US-Mexico border centers on militarization and security, the lived experiences...
New mural near port of entry represents Ambos Nogales identity
Pedestrians entering the country through the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry are now greeted by a new piece of street art...
Voices
Our first episode talks to the creator of the Fronteridades program as he dives into the merging of fronteras and humanidades—borders and humanities.
Dr. Javier Duran is a collaborator working with scholars, artists, activists, and community leaders to elevate the voices and stories of the borderlands. In this episode, we explore the beginnings of Fronteridades.
Stick around and hear how we are bridging disciplines, sectors, and communities to deepen our understanding of the U.S.-Mexico border.
What makes language brokering so powerful? Dr. Genesis Arizmendi's, a Mellon-Fronteridades Faculty Fellow, research reveals the hidden strengths and complexities behind this often-overlooked practice.
During her research , she interviewed people across the U.S.-Mexico border, from Tijuana/San Ysidro to Brownsville/Matamoros, and everywhere in between to explore and amplify the power of bilingualism in the borderlands..
Tune in to hear about her findings on the underappreciated strengths and complexities within the act of language brokering.
How is flood (in)justice impacting border communities? Dr. Lucas Belury, a Mellon-Fronteridades Graduate Fellow's, research reveals this challenge along the Arizona/Texas-Mexico border. This digital humanities project hosts Belury’s podcast project along with a website that maps flooding areas along the borderlands.
In this episode we learn about his research and how flood justice has affected communities along the Texas-Mexico border and the Arizona-Mexico border. Comparing both borderlands on their powerful similarities and significant sparks of differences.
Hear about his findings on the overlooked concerns and challenges flooding causes in these borderland communities.
Funding Opportunities
Explore upcoming and real-time funding opportunities curated for artists, culture bearers, and organizations in our community. Check out the links below to find the right opportunity for you.
Director's Fund Awards
The Director's Fund provides up to $1,500 in crucial support for innovative short-term projects that emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration.
SHIFT
Transformative Change and Indigenous Arts
The SHIFT program provides Native artists and curators $100,000 over two years to pursue transformative projects in partnership with an organization.
Danny Lopez Park: Request for Qualifications - Now Accepting Applications
As part of the renovations, the Percent for Art program will bring a unique artwork that reflects the voices, culture, and stories of the community. This is a chance for artists to create something lasting, meaningful, and inspiring!